painted river rock fairy houses DIY, Digi Mart USA News: A craft project shared by Rachel’s Rocks Canada on YouTube shows how flat river rocks can be transformed into small glittering mushroom-shaped fairy houses using only paint and simple tools, instead of twigs, moss and glue.
The project starts with a flat stone that has a triangular or curved top, which forms the roof. The maker outlines a mushroom shape on the surface with a pencil and ruler, then traces it with black acrylic paint.
A white chalk pencil can be used on darker stones. The roof is painted in a chosen colour, with the example being purple, and extra coats may be needed for strong coverage.
To add dimension, a lighter shade is dabbed along the edge of the mushroom cap with a sponge. Once the underside, stem, door and window are dry, the black outline is retouched where paint has soaked in, and details such as flowers or lighting can be added as the maker wishes.
For extra shine, the finished rock can be coated in epoxy resin after the paint is fully dry, with safety gloves and a mask worn during application. Extra-fine glitter can be applied to highlighted areas, with Mod Podge used beneath the glitter so it does not spread before the resin is added.
The resin is left to dry for about 10 hours.
According to the video, the materials cost under $100 if everything is bought new, and the same supplies can be used to make many pieces. Stickers are an alternative for those who prefer not to paint details.
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